School of Social and Political Science

Marie Storrar

Media and Communications Officer

Photo of Marie Storrar as a child
marie.storrar@ed.ac.uk
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2.16
Chrystal Macmillan Building
15A George Square
Edinburgh
UK
EH8 9LD

Background

Career highlights

Pioneering Innovation

Delivered the UK’s first-ever QR code campaign (Warhol @ National Galleries) and a world-first Augmented Reality experience for Johnnie Walker.

Award-Winning Campaigns

Lead creative on the Honda Motor Europe 'JoyMachine' project, winning Campaign Magazine’s Best Digital Campaign and achieving a world-first for viral video engagement.

Strategic Digital Transformation

Founded and grew one of Scotland’s largest digital agencies (50+ staff), delivering digital strategy for, amongst others, 6 of the world’s most iconic single malt whiskies and major banking institutions.

Academic Impact

Recently shortlisted for a Times Higher Education (THE) Award for 'Technological or Digital Innovation of the Year,' transforming static research posters into dynamic, interactive data dialogues.

Recognised Excellence

Recipient of the 'Inspiring Colleague Award' (CAHSS 2024), reflecting my commitment to mentoring and uplifting the University community.

Professional Expertise

Creative Strategy

Campaign concepts, brand storytelling, and multi-channel digital strategy.

Content Production

High-end copywriting, video promos, and UX/UI design.

Digital Innovation

Interactive data visualisation, AR/VR experiences, and social media growth.

Project Leadership

Agile & Waterfall management, taking projects from "back-of-a-napkin" ideas to national rollouts.

Roles and responsibilities

My mission is simple: to ensure that your research, your department, and the School don’t just exist—they command attention.

With a career rooted in the fast-paced world of global digital agencies, I bring a private sector edge to the University. I am here to help you translate complex academic ideas into high-impact content that resonates with the right audiences. Whether it’s a highstakes report that needs to sing, a social campaign, or a complete digital overhaul, I provide the creative vision and technical execution to make your work look world-class.

If you want your project to reach further, look better, and sound 'braw'—I’m the person to talk to.

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